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YC58 XPR

2008 BMW 125

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,074 mi
Last recorded115,074 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12560,205 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC58 XPR
MakeBMW
Model125
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 115,074 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2025 115,074 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 109,327 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 101,640 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 96,492 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 90,909 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 83,362 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 83,362 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 73,293 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 60,042 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 47,514 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 36,323 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 33,959 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 29,499 miles

NSF tyre thread cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OSF tyre thread cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 29,499 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front wipers smearing

NSF tyre thread cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

OSF tyre thread cracking

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 24,875 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2013 20,401 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 14,363 miles

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

How Reliable is the BMW 125?

Based on 59,027 MOT tests across 5,126 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
6,168
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
5,126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 378
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 374
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 204
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 170
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YC58 XPR is a 2008 BMW 125 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 BMW 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 60,205 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 378 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC58 XPR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YC58 XPR registered?

YC58 XPR is a 2008 BMW 125, first registered on 9 December 2008.

Is YC58 XPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC58 XPR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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